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Sony and Nikon mirrorless users now have another fast standard prime lens option, thanks to Viltrox. The company has announced the AF 50mm F1.4 Pro lens, promising pro-level quality and features.
Viltrox designed the 50mm AF 50mm F1.4 Pro around 15 elements in 11 groups, including 8 high-refractive index, 3 extra-low dispersion and 1 ultra-precision aspherical lens. It also features Wiltrox’s “Advanced HD” nano coating. Viltrox says the lens design suppresses aberrations, distortion, onion rings and ghosting, and promises flagship-level image quality with edge-to-edge sharpness that can meet the demands of high-resolution cameras.
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Viltrox is using linear motors to power the lens’ autofocus; It should be able to keep up with high-speed shooting situations like sports and action, and it’s compatible with facial and eye detection. Viltrox says it has minimal focus breathing for better video performance. The lens can focus up to 0.45 meters (1.48′), making it possible to shoot close-ups to emphasize the subject.
The build quality of the lens also far outweighs its weight. Its metal construction offers superior durability and a more premium feel, and Wiltrox says it offers “high-grade” weather sealing. It has an aperture ring that can be clicked or de-clicked and an AF/MF switch. It also offers a customizable Fn button.
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While it certainly has a lot going for it, the Viltrox 50mm F1.4 Pro is pretty good for its class. The Nikon Z mount version weighs 830 g (1.83 lb) and is 113 mm (4.45″) long, almost twice its weight. Nikkor 50mm F1.4The Sony E Mount model is slightly smaller at 800 g (1.76 lb) and 111 mm (4.37″) long, but it’s still heavier than Sony 50mm F1.4 GM LensWhich comes in 516 grams (1.4 lb).
Wiltrox’s latest speedy Standard Prime may not win in size, but it beats most competitors in terms of price. This lens retails for $549, which is significantly more affordable than both Sony’s 50mm F1.4 GM and the . Sigma’s 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens,
The Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro lens is available for purchase starting today.
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Press release:
Viltrox launches AF 50mm F1.4 Pro FE: an uncompromising full frame large aperture lens
Fifty Beyond Infinity: Combines realistic 50mm view with sophisticated optical design
Shenzhen, China – October 16, 2025 – Viltrox is pleased to announce the launch of the AF 50mm F1.4 Pro FE large aperture lens, which delivers efficiency, durability and beautiful professional image quality. Versatile and powerful, the Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro full-frame lens delivers stunning pro-grade resolution, a bright f1.4 aperture, fast autofocus, extensive control buttons, a reliable weather-sealed body, and exceptional video performance. The classic 50mm focal length delivers high-resolution images with minimal distortion and natural lifelike perspective. The large F1.4 aperture captures sharp photos in low-light conditions, and delivers pure dreamy Bokeh.
The pro-level optical design delivers amazingly high resolution from center to edge, meeting the demands of high-megapixel camera sensors. Therefore, this lens delivers incredibly sharp image details even after cropping or enlarging. For clarity in extreme backlight and high-contrast scenes, superior control of chromatic aberration ensures pristine reproduction across the entire frame. This lens excels at distortion-free portraits, intense and realistic street stories, wide and deep close-ups up to 0.45 meters, and true-to-life landscape reproduction.
The ultra-large F1.4 masters light and Bokeh
The large F1.4 aperture lets artists create a layered image through shallow depth of field, sharply rendering a captivating subject over dreamy background blur, with soft and dreamy polka and smooth focus transitions between image areas. The larger aperture allows for faster shutter speeds and lower ISO settings, making it possible to capture refined, detail-rich images even in low light.
Designed for perfect image reproduction
The precision engineered optical design includes 15 elements in 11 groups to faithfully record unprecedented detail and clarity with edge-to-edge sharpness, even at maximum aperture. The UA (Ultra-Precision Aspherical) element captures onion-ring Bokeh. Three ED (extra-low dispersion) elements correct axial chromatic aberration and prevent color-fringing. The high-strength metal body, smudge-resistant coatings and weather-sealed construction protect the precision-crafted lens and ensure it’s always ready for action.
Fast, quiet, stable auto-focus
Viltrox’s patented Dual HyperVCM system works in conjunction with the camera’s face and eye detection to quickly and silently shift focus when needed. For video, minimal focus breathing enables natural, professional-looking focus transitions.
More details and how to buy
For more information, please visit:
https://viltrox.com/products/af-50mm-f1-4-fe?ref=orbetcnl
Amazon Store US:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSZ8DR8S
Amazon Store Europe (stock available early November):
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0FSZ8DR8S
MSRP: $549 / €619 / £525
Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro Specifications:
| Key Specifications | |
|---|---|
| lens type | prime lens |
| maximum format size | 35mm ff |
| focal length | 50 mm |
| image stabilization | No |
| lens mount | sony fe |
| hole | |
| maximum aperture | F1.4 |
| minimum aperture | F16 |
| aperture ring | Yes |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 11 |
| optics | |
| elements | 15 |
| Group | 11 |
| Special Elements/Coating | 8 HR, 3 ED, 1 UA |
| Center | |
| minimum focus | 0.45 m (17.72,, |
| maximum magnification | 0.145 |
| autofocus | Yes |
| motor type | linear motor |
| full time manual | unknown |
| focus method | internal |
| distance scale | No |
| dof scale | No |
| Physical | |
| weight | 800 Yes (1.76 lb, |
| Diameter | 85 mm (3.33,, |
| Length | 111 mm (4.37,, |
| Material | Metal |
| seal | Yes |
| Colour | Black |
| filter thread | 77 mm |
| hood supplied | Yes |
